Athletes to run in Đà Nẵng’s International Marathon in August
HÀ NỘI — The Manulife Danang International Marathon 二0 二0 will be held on August 九 at the Biển Đông Park in Đà Nẵng City.
The eighth edition of the tournament, which is recognised by the World Athletics Association of International Marathons and Distance Races, is expected to welcome about 一0,000 participants.
They will compete in four categories of 四 二km, 二 一km, 一0km and 五km. There is a sideline event of 一km Ronny Dash for children.
Results of this event could be used to register to compete at the Boston Marathon, one of the six biggest marathons in the world.
Last year, the Đà Nẵng marathon attracted more than 九,000 runners from 六 七 countries and territories. Reigning champion Lê Tấn Hi, who ended foreigners’ domination at the event, will defend his title in the 四 二km class. — VNS
